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Relationships are a big part of life, but not every connection is going to be smooth or easy. I’ve seen this up close both as a mom and as a teacher. In the classroom, I’ve watched the same students clash from the very start of the school year. It might begin with little arguments, trying… Continue reading Which Path Will You Take?Handling Contentious Connections Through Christ
How we respond to favoritism deeply impacts how we hold our families together. I lived this out during a difficult divorce, where my daughters lived with me full-time, and I was the non-custodial parent to my teenage son from a previous marriage, who visited on weekends. Right in the midst of this delicate balance, my… Continue reading The Coat, the Conflict, and the Chaos: Modern Motherhood Lessons from Genesis 37
A Lesson That Stayed With Me Years ago, during our morning devotion time, my children and I were discussing the importance of thanking God for His blessings. As our lesson came to a close, my youngest daughter asked a simple question: "What's joy?" Today, that little girl is sixteen, and her older brother is a… Continue reading This Joy I Have!
This year's birthday felt a little different. Instead of planning a large celebration, I chose an intimate gathering at home with family and close friends who have been part of my life through various chapters and seasons. As I prepared the table and thought about those who would be seated around it, I found myself… Continue reading Who’s Seated at Your Table?
The book of Jeremiah reminds us that God has a purpose for each of us. Not just for a chosen few, but for every person He created with intention and design. I am a true ambivert, a combination of being extroverted and introverted. There are times where my inner diva makes me feel like I… Continue reading You’re In God’s Plan and Purpose
This morning, I woke up to a text from my nephew Michael that had been sent around midnight. It was an old picture of him sitting on my lap while I bounced him as a baby. I was only a sophomore in college, wearing oversized glasses and still trying to figure out life myself. Michael… Continue reading Auntie’s Baby: The Love of an Aunt and the Strength of a Village
Purpose Filled Mommy with Minimarie 